Grand Bahama vacation

We are excited to announce that Sunrise Resort and Marina has just received the prestigious 2012 Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor! This honor recognizes hospitality excellence and is given only to resorts that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on the major travel site. Only approximately 10% of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious […]

Guests love our quiet waterfront location and can easily access a nearby white sand beach with our complimentary bicycles. But to see more of Grand Bahama Island, we recommend renting a car for some or all of your visit. While we drive on the left in the Bahamas, it is very easy to navigate around […]

The travel experts at TripAdvisor have just released their list of the Best Destinations around the world, and named Freeport, Grand Bahama among the Best Destinations in the Caribbean. Grand Bahama ranked #18 and was the top-ranked spot in the Bahamas . Here is what TripAdvisor had to say about beautiful Grand Bahama: The capital of […]

As announced last week, there is a new airline offering direct flights to Grand Bahama Island. To celebrate their new East Coast routes, Bahamasair is offering big savings for travelers – up to $400! The savings are available when you book your air and hotel together on Bahamasair.com for travel May 17 through October 31, […]

If you love coconut, you’ll definitely want to visit Grand Bahama Island on Monday, April 9, for the 14th Annual Coconut Festival. Held at the small seaside village of Pelican Point, known as the “Home of the Coconuts,” the Annual Coconut Festival is a signature community event featuring authentic Bahamian culture, cuisine and century’s old […]

Many of our business travelers and boaters ask about local events and races. We wanted to let you know of a big event coming up this weekend so you can make sure to pack your sneakers. The 10K Classic Bahamas Race Weekend will be here on Grand Bahama. This fun-filled weekend begins on Friday, April […]

Many guests of Sunrise Resort and Marina enjoy renting a car to explore Grand Bahama Island on their own. One spot we recommend to guests is the Lucayan National Park, where there are underground caves and a beautiful beach. It’s not just us that think this Grand Bahama spot is worth a visit. The travel […]

As 2011 comes to an end, we have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for. We thank you for your support, for telling your friends about us and sharing your experience on TripAdvisor, which has helped us to become the #1 Resort on Grand Bahama Island. Most of all, we thank you for choosing […]

Great news! South Florida residents now have another travel option available to get to Grand Bahama. Today, Bahamas Express began fast ferry service between Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Grand Bahama Island. The 76-mile journey takes approximately 2. 5 hours. On your way to Grand Bahama, you can enjoy duty-free shopping, on-board entertainment and food and […]

A tell-tale sign that winter has arrived is the return of many cruisers from Canada. We’re excited to reconnect with old friends from up north and meet many new faces. Our marina is quite busy, but there’s still many boat slips left. And now is an ideal time to escape to beautiful Grand Bahama. Warm […]